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Shipping Interests Call for Unity as IMO Net Zero Debate Approaches

Published Apr 21, 2026 11:10 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

As delegates head to London for MEPC 84 and the next round of talks on the Net Zero Framework, shipping industry heavyweights are...

Report: Russian Oil Output Falls After Ukrainian Drone Strikes

Published Apr 21, 2026 11:09 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

In a sign of the mounting effects of Ukrainian drone strikes on the Russian energy economy, Russia's oil producers appear to have...

Two Ships Report Iranian Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Published Apr 21, 2026 11:09 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Tugs & Salvage

On Wednesday morning, two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling Iran's willingness to use force after recent U.S....

Future Ford-Class Carrier Orders May Be at Risk

Published Apr 21, 2026 10:20 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipbuilding

The future of the world's most expensive warship program is in doubt, according to the Associated Press. The long-delayed, much-sc...

Coast Guard’s Heavy Icebreaker Returns from Antarctica, Marking 50 Years

Published Apr 21, 2026 7:59 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star returned to her home port of Seattle last week, wrapping up her annual deployment to Antarc...

Port of Baltimore Gets New Grain Facility

Published Apr 21, 2026 7:38 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Corporate News

A new grain transloading facility at the Port of Baltimore Seagirt Marine Terminal will make it easier for Maryland farmers to get...

Search and Rescue as Stowaways Jump from Containership off Cape Town

Published Apr 21, 2026 7:22 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

The authorities in Cape Town reported that a search and rescue operation had been launched after reports that seven apparent stowa...

Trump Extends Ceasefire With Iran Indefinitely

Published Apr 21, 2026 6:43 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will extend its ceasefire with Iran without an end date, suspending his...

Activists Sailing to Gaza Encircle MSC Containership in the Mediterranean

Published Apr 21, 2026 6:22 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Shipping

A group of activists, which is staging its third flotilla aiming to support Gaza and draw attention to the situation, reported tha...

U.S. is Negotiating to Cancel More Offshore Wind Leases

Published Apr 21, 2026 5:25 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Offshore

Executives at the French company Engie confirmed today that they are in discussions with U.S. officials about possibly canceling t...

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